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by sterlingellis

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I have Windows XP Pro and am unable to uninstall Creative Sound Blaster. I don't see it in the ADD/REMOVE directory at all. I would like to reinstall it without rewriting over the files. When I click on the icon for the player it tells me it has a COM error. I have Wintv on my computer. I have removed both cards and uninstalled Wintv. I am still unable to see the Creative software. What is the issue here

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by thechas

Drivers and related files usually don't show up in add/remove programs.

What you need to do, is go to administrative tools, computer management, device manager
And remvoe the Creative card, BEFORE physically removing the card.

Make sure when you re-install the card that you have the XP update file from Crative.

Chas

by sterlingellis

I have removed card from device manager and motherboard. It has other software besides the drivers. I don't see it after I install them. I would like to remove them.

by thechas

It is a shame that many programmers do not bother to(or are prevented from) setting up uninstall properly.

Look for folders such as Program Files\Creative, or the name of the application.
(They may also be installed in a "Shared" folder)
Then look for a file named uninstall.

I have also seen numerous programs that the only way to uninstall them is to run the Install program from the CD, and select remove, or uncheck the application.

When all else fails, you can use utilities such as Norton System Works, or On-Track Fix-It to uninstall rogue applications.
Or, you can search the registry and system files, remove ALL references, and then remove the files.

Chas

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